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Knowledge is power! Become an electrical wiring technician and master materials and tools used in the electrical industry. Prepare for a career with multiple electrical companies including Delmarva Power.

$20.42

Median Hourly Earnings

Electrician
1,171 Annual Job Openings projected through 2025

All wage and employment data is specific to the region and
taken from EMSI June 2022. Your starting salary may vary.

IBEW Apprenticeship Program

For more information about becoming a journeyman electrician through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union apprenticeship program, please contact 410-247-3313. During this five-year program, you are normally hired by a partnered electrical company and have on the job training and work during the day, while completing electrical course work through Wor-Wic during the evening.

IEC Apprenticeship Program

For more information about becoming a journeyman electrician through the International Electrical Contractors (IEC) nonunion apprenticeship program, please contact 301-621-9545. During this four-year program, you are normally hired by a partnered electrical company and have on the job training and work during the day, while completing electrical course work through Wor-Wic during the evening.

Prepare for a Career with Delmarva Power

Delmarva Power, in partnership with contracted vendors in the Exelon Corporation, has job opportunities available. To prepare you to take Delmarva Power's pre-employment exam, Wor-Wic is offering "Get Into Energy Math and Test Preparation." The focus will be on basic math and problem-solving techniques, reading comprehension and basic mechanical concepts. Tuition cost is $25. Interested applicants are required to attend one of several information sessions at Wor-Wic: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m., or Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Denean Jones-Ward at djones-ward@worwic.edu or call 410-334-2815.

Courses

Electrical Wiring Technician

Prepare for employment as an entry-level electrical wiring technician or through this pre-apprenticeship course, possible entry into one of two electrical apprenticeship programs. Our introductory electrical wiring technician course provides a basic understanding of electrical theory and calculations, hands-on experience in wiring electrical circuits, receptacles and switches, as well as experience in conduit installation. For more information, contact Rhonda Banks at rbanks@worwic.edu or call 410-334-2815.

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